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**1968k20** · 12-31-2016, 08:08 PM

Pulled the restored running-gear out from under the body today! Time to assemble!

**1968k20** · 12-31-2016, 08:10 PM

One owner 67 k20 chevy suburban. The body is no good. It was rolled, but I will be prepping another body in the spring for it.

**1968k20** · 12-31-2016, 08:11 PM

Rear

**1968k20** · 12-31-2016, 08:12 PM

I sold a running and driving 1970 GMC k10 suburban to buy this. When I started the suburban hobby, I decided that I would try and own the rarest!

ranger danger · 12-31-2016, 08:42 PM

Did you see the Suburban body in the for sale area?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...project&cat=12

**1968k20** · 12-31-2016, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger danger

Did you see the Suburban body in the for sale area?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...project&cat=12

I did. He wants $2500 for it, which is a great price. I don't have the money right now, plus it would cost about a grand to get it out here. Thank you!

**HO455** · 01-01-2017, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968k20

One owner 67 k20 chevy suburban. The body is no good. It was rolled, but I will be prepping another body in the spring for it.

Was the frame restored before it was rolled? And what's up with the two trailer balls on the front? I remember going to Chester when I was a kid to visit relatives,j it was always really nice, I sure hope it has stayed that way. Good luck on the body swap.

**1968k20** · 01-02-2017, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Was the frame restored before it was rolled? And what's up with the two trailer balls on the front? I remember going to Chester when I was a kid to visit relatives,j it was always really nice, I sure hope it has stayed that way. Good luck on the body swap.

It was restored after being rolled. I think the trailer balls on front were installed to move it around. Chester is still very nice!

**1968k20** · 01-02-2017, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Was the frame restored before it was rolled? And what's up with the two trailer balls on the front? I remember going to Chester when I was a kid to visit relatives,j it was always really nice, I sure hope it has stayed that way. Good luck on the body swap.

I was born and raised in Portland (Clackamas County).

**HO455** · 01-02-2017, 08:09 PM

Once again it's a small world. Glad to hear Chester is still nice. I'm sure the weather is much nice there today than here.

**1968k20** · 01-02-2017, 11:40 PM

It snowed all day here. Did it rain all day there?

**HO455** · 01-03-2017, 12:41 AM

Very lightly. It been in the low 30's for a couple of days and windy. I spent the day working outside putting my S10 back together. Today wasn't to bad today, but Saturday it was rain and sleet all day. Nothing better than wrenching on the rain. Well except for welding.

highwinger · 01-03-2017, 09:12 AM

I spent the week repainting my hood...again. I was hoping to finish it for good this time, but it looks like I'll get another chance

. It looks better at least and should last another year. Maybe third time will be a charm.

Klumpo · 01-10-2017, 07:48 PM

Today I finished replacing all four leaf springs. When I originally bought the suburban it had a six inch lift. I was not happy with the way it looked or drove. Also I could not get it in the garage. I installed a two inch Easy ride leaf kit . With the two inch lift I was able to get it in the garage however as the kit was called easy ride the ride was not. So now oem style leafs are installed ride quality is 100 percent better. Plus my wife can now easily get in. When I removed the big lift kit I thought easy swap. Replace springs done. I was wrong. After lowering truck off stands I noticed both drive shafts had no splines showing on the slip yokes. Also shocks were bottomed out. So two new custom tom woods drive shafts plus four shocks and a factory steering arm,try to find a stock three bolt open knuckle steering arm not easy as most were tossed when these trucks were lifted. Back on the road very happy with the way it drives.

iriereggaeman · 01-11-2017, 12:46 PM

Sound-proofing with some Dynamat.

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**1968k20** · 01-15-2017, 10:44 PM

Got the motor mounts on and NOS Delco shocks!

**1968k20** · 01-15-2017, 10:46 PM

Had to make some spacers for passenger side motor; used an old wrist pin!

67-72trucks · 02-26-2017, 02:33 AM

Painted today.

**1968k20** · 02-26-2017, 10:44 PM

Very nice!

**HO455** · 02-27-2017, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 67-72trucks

Painted today.

Wow! That looks flawless.

67swb72klb · 02-27-2017, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 67-72trucks

Painted today.

Another fine job! Single stage?

67-72trucks · 02-27-2017, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 67swb72klb

Another fine job! Single stage?

Thanks! Its basecoat clear coat. Here are a few more pictures.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-27-2017, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 67-72trucks

Thanks! Its basecoat clear coat. Here are a few more pictures.

Very Nice!!!

*** I hung some sheet metal on mine this weekend.

67-72trucks · 02-27-2017, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Very Nice!!!

*** I hung some sheet metal on mine this weekend.

Nice Work!

04ls1gto · 02-27-2017, 05:44 PM

looked at pics of Hartrod and 67-72trucks wondering why I baught my rusty POS

12-31-2016, 08:08 PM	#251
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Pulled the restored running-gear out from under the body today! Time to assemble! Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

12-31-2016, 08:10 PM	#252
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? One owner 67 k20 chevy suburban. The body is no good. It was rolled, but I will be prepping another body in the spring for it. Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

12-31-2016, 08:11 PM	#253
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Rear Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

12-31-2016, 08:12 PM	#254
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I sold a running and driving 1970 GMC k10 suburban to buy this. When I started the suburban hobby, I decided that I would try and own the rarest! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

12-31-2016, 08:42 PM	#255
ranger danger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 896	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Did you see the Suburban body in the for sale area? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...project&cat=12 __________________ 1969 C20 Suburban "Rez Dog" Rebuild America one testicle at a time. US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG) NRA Life Member Unrestrained Children in back seats cause Accidents. Unrestrained Accidents in back seats cause Children.

01-02-2017, 08:09 PM	#260
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Once again it's a small world. Glad to hear Chester is still nice. I'm sure the weather is much nice there today than here. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-02-2017, 11:40 PM	#261
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? It snowed all day here. Did it rain all day there? __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

01-03-2017, 12:41 AM	#262
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Very lightly. It been in the low 30's for a couple of days and windy. I spent the day working outside putting my S10 back together. Today wasn't to bad today, but Saturday it was rain and sleet all day. Nothing better than wrenching on the rain. Well except for welding. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-03-2017, 09:12 AM	#263
highwinger Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 297	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I spent the week repainting my hood...again. I was hoping to finish it for good this time, but it looks like I'll get another chance . It looks better at least and should last another year. Maybe third time will be a charm.

01-10-2017, 07:48 PM	#264
Klumpo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Pismo beach california Posts: 6	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Today I finished replacing all four leaf springs. When I originally bought the suburban it had a six inch lift. I was not happy with the way it looked or drove. Also I could not get it in the garage. I installed a two inch Easy ride leaf kit . With the two inch lift I was able to get it in the garage however as the kit was called easy ride the ride was not. So now oem style leafs are installed ride quality is 100 percent better. Plus my wife can now easily get in. When I removed the big lift kit I thought easy swap. Replace springs done. I was wrong. After lowering truck off stands I noticed both drive shafts had no splines showing on the slip yokes. Also shocks were bottomed out. So two new custom tom woods drive shafts plus four shocks and a factory steering arm,try to find a stock three bolt open knuckle steering arm not easy as most were tossed when these trucks were lifted. Back on the road very happy with the way it drives.

01-11-2017, 12:46 PM	#265
iriereggaeman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 139	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Sound-proofing with some Dynamat.

01-15-2017, 10:44 PM	#266
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Got the motor mounts on and NOS Delco shocks! Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

01-15-2017, 10:46 PM	#267
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Had to make some spacers for passenger side motor; used an old wrist pin! Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

02-26-2017, 02:33 AM	#268
67-72trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 530	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Painted today. Attached Images

02-26-2017, 10:44 PM	#269
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Very nice! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel



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02-27-2017, 05:44 PM	#275
04ls1gto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portsmouth ri Posts: 363	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? looked at pics of Hartrod and 67-72trucks wondering why I baught my rusty POS

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